The state of GA Sec of State has a website that lists all the land lotteries and grants and who was eligible. It wasn't an act of congress but a state land grant. ----- Original Message ----- From: Havener <phavener@javanet.com> To: <GABURKE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, November 28, 1999 9:02 PM Subject: Re: Burke Co. Land Lotteries 1803 > Hi, > I also need some education. You wrote: > The land lottery was an act of Congress. For Revolutionery war service > against the > British in the fight for independence . . > > From what states did you fight from to get a grant? I am seeking info on > my 4th great grandfather, Mills Woodard, who , He recieved 10 acres in 1806, > and 7 in 1807....both grants in Burke County... > I know he was around in 1804. He was the executor of the estate of > Elizabeth Odam, who died in 1804. (Widow of Joshua Odam). > Thanks > Pat > > > ==== GABURKE Mailing List ==== > Listowner: marge Braswell M55442@aol.com > http://members.aol.com/M55442/index.html > > >